ELC Practitioner, Broxburn Primary School, 487.36

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1 x 36 hours, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 10th August 2025

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

Broxburn Primary School is non-denominational and serves the community of Broxburn. It is part of the Broxburn Academy Cluster. The school roll is 397 with pupils being organised into fourteen classes (P1-7) and 86 children in our Early Learning Centre. Our staffing includes the Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 2 x Principal Teacher, 21 teachers, 5 PSWs and 9 ELC Practitioners. The school office is staffed by an administrative assistant and a clerical assistant.

We are seeking a ELC Practitioner to work within our ELC setting. You will be available to work a weekly shift pattern across the opening hours/ 50 weeks per year. You will be part of the ELC team line managed by two Early Years Officers and a Depute Head Teacher, alongside an Early Years Childcare Area Support Manager during school holidays. You will be joining a hardworking and committed staff team.

In consultation with the Senior Leadership Team, the ELC practitioner will:

• Provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children within the policies and systems determined by West Lothian Council Education Department and the Care Commission.
• Deliver high quality learning experiences for all children within their ELC setting.
• Work as an effective member of a multi -disciplinary or other team promoting a stimulating environment which balances education and care for children.
• Meet children’s individual needs and those of their families, enabling each individual to achieve their potential.
• Work as a team to deliver the Early Years curriculum within the ELC setting in partnership with staff, parents/carers and other appropriate professionals.

For further information please contact Lisa Mushet, ELCASM e-mail: lisa.mushet@westlothian.org,uk

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the West Lothian Council

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account